Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District School Committee held a regular meeting on December 4, 2024. The body approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting and accepted one out-of-district student, Alexandria Beckstrom. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
- Motion to accept out-of-district student Alexandria Beckstrom (approved)
- Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
This is a routine meeting with no major decisions or discussions listed. The committee will vote to approve minutes from the October 2 regular and budget subcommittee meetings, and receive informational reports on the BioSTAR program, building site tours, open house, National Honor Society, and B-P News.
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from October 2, 2024
- Approval of Budget Subcommittee meeting minutes from October 2, 2024
- Information on Automotive Technology Donations
- Superintendent's report on BioSTAR Program, Building Site Tours, Open House, National Honor Society, and B-P News
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on October 2, 2024, and voted to approve the 2024–2025 District/School Improvement Plan, updates to the Practical Nurse Program Admission Policy, the Student-Parent Handbook, and the 2025 Admission Policy. The committee also accepted the FY2024 budget closeout and entered executive session for contract negotiations.
- Approval of 2024–2025 District/School Improvement Plan
- Updates to Practical Nurse Program Admission Policy
- Approval of 2024–2025 Student-Parent Handbook
- Approval of 2025 Admission Policy
- FY2024 budget closeout with funds retained in General Fund balance
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee will vote on several handbooks and the 2025 admission policy. They will also hear a first reading of the 2024-2025 district improvement plan and discuss a grievance in executive session.
- Vote on 2024-2025 Student-Parent Handbook
- Vote on 2025 Admission Policy
- Vote on 2024-2025 Early Childhood Education Center Handbook
- Vote on 2024-2025 Practical Nurse Program Handbook
- First reading of 2024-2025 District/School Improvement Plan
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted to appoint a new assistant superintendent and revise the 2024-2025 school calendar. The committee also approved Dr. Magalhaes to serve on the PCC Board of Directors and appointed delegates for the MASC/MASS Joint Conference. Several first readings of handbook changes were presented for information.
- Appointment of assistant superintendent (vote 5-1, with Edward F. Dutra opposed)
- Revision of the 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approval for Dr. Magalhaes to serve on the Project Contemporary Competitiveness Board of Directors
- Appointment of MASC/MASS Joint Conference delegate and alternate
- First readings of student-parent, early childhood, dental assisting, practical nurse, and teacher handbook changes
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on June 5, 2024, and approved minutes, appointed a new district treasurer, and authorized the superintendent to serve on the READS Collaborative board. The agenda also included informational reports on grants, donations, and student activities, but no major policy changes or public hearings were scheduled.
- Appointed Jacqueline Boudreau as District Treasurer effective July 1, 2024
- Authorized Dr. Magalhaes to serve on READS Collaborative Board of Directors
- Approved minutes of May 1, 2024 regular meeting and School Choice Public Hearing
- Approved minutes of May 29, 2024 Personnel Subcommittee meeting
- Voted to skip the regular meeting of July 5, 2023
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including public comment, announcements, approval of minutes, and reports. The main action is a vote on whether to participate in the School Choice Program for the 2024-2025 school year, which resulted in a decision not to participate.
- Vote to not participate in School Choice Program for 2024-2025
- Approval of minutes from April 3, 2024 regular meeting
- Discussion of resignation, superintendent, Governor's Youth Council, CAD/CAM donation, and flag donation
- Report on MASS Certificates of Excellence and 2024 SkillsUSA State Conference results
SCHOOL CHOICE PUBLIC HEARING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing. The meeting focuses on information regarding school choice participation for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.
- School Choice Participation 2024/2025 School Year
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear reports from subcommittees and the superintendent, and receive updates on student achievements in state competitions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Approve minutes of March 6 regular meeting, March 6 budget public hearing, and March 28 personnel subcommittee meeting
- Report on Collision Technology Appreciation
- Reports from Warrant and Personnel Subcommittees
- Superintendent's report on admissions and B-P News
- Results from BPA, DECA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA state conferences and competitions
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted to approve the FY25 budget, the Student Opportunity Act Plan, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. They also approved minutes from previous meetings and received reports on the budget, MTSS, and other topics.
- Approved FY25 Budget as presented
- Approved Student Opportunity Act Plan as presented
- Approved 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approved minutes from Feb 7 regular and Personnel Subcommittee meetings, and Feb 29 Budget Subcommittee meeting
- Received superintendent reports on FY25 Budget, MTSS, Student Opportunity Act, School Project, Wrestling, and Graduation
PUBLIC HEARING - FY2025 BUDGET
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing on its FY2025 budget. The superintendent will report on the budget, followed by a vote to adjourn. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing on FY2025 budget
- Superintendent's report on FY25 budget
- Adjournment vote
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met to approve several financial and administrative items. The committee voted to award notes to Wells Fargo Bank and approved the READS Collaborative Agreement.
- Approved bond notes with a 4% coupon interest rate and a $638,250 premium to Wells Fargo Bank
- Approved the READS Collaborative Agreement
- Approved minutes from the January 3, 2024, meeting
- Received reports regarding a cosmetology donation and a teacher resignation
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR AND REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee held its reorganization meeting, electing officers and making appointments. The committee also approved the FY23 audit and authorized the treasurer to borrow money in anticipation of revenue. Several informational reports were presented by the superintendent.
- Louis Borges Jr. appointed Chair, George L. Randall III Vice Chair
- Denise Murphy appointed District Treasurer
- Alexandre Magalhaes appointed District Clerk
- Approved FY23 Audit
- Authorized treasurer to borrow money in anticipation of revenue